Okay. So I bought this hat in anticipation for a new job that I was taking. I started working construction in California. What that means in English is that I am working outdoors in 100+ degree weather, with heavy steel toe boots on.

I needed a hat to keep the sun out of my face. I did not want a cowboy hat. I did not want a straw hat. I did not want a baseball cap. I wanted something neutral and functional.

This hat has exceeded my expectations to the point where I am writing a review. I am doing so without compensation, without being asked, without anything other then the fact that this hat has SAVED me from the sun.

Now. The back rim does not completely cover my neck. The side rim does not necessarily work for guarding against the sun while driving. However, it stays on well, is fairly comfortable (and I am talking many, MANY hours of wearing this thing), and dries quickly from wetness (um, sweat, I sweat a LOT.)

I will go so far as to say, I will likely purchase a spare. This will show how important this thing has become to me as a "tools of the trade." I live in fear that I will lose this thing. I FEEL it when I am working outdoors and do not have it. I will take it with me "just in case." So yeah. I'm buying another.

Wow! What a nice hat. With its 3.75 inch brim, this hat keeps he sun off not only my face, but my neck too. This is a huge deal, because I don't need to put sunscreen on those areas. The brim is semi-rigid, which means its not floppy, but the hat can be folded over if necessary (there is a hem on both sides of the brim which is there for that purpose). The other thing neat about this hat is that the top of the hat not only has the obvious side vents, but the fabric used for the top. The top fabric is almost sheer--but you cannot tell from the photos--which increases the cooling effect. This is the perfect hat if you are going to be in the sun for any length of time. The hat is 100 polyester, and was made in China. I plan to by at least one more to keep in my car.

Brim nice and stiff unlike those annoying floppy type of wide brim hats.
I have an average head and it fits me great. There's a cord around the outside with a little adjuster kind of thingie. But there's also a couple tabs of webbing inside that you can tie to adjust fit. I've used for 4-5 days and adjustment seems to work good so far.
I spent a lot of time looking for a wide hat that provides a lot of sun protection, stays on well, and doesn't obscure my vision. I think my search is ended. Very pleased.

I purchased this hat for a recent Caribbean cruise (which included a few visits to the beach,) and it worked out great for me. It folded up easily so as to be packed in my suitcase, but retained its shape perfectly upon unpacking. It has a wide brim that offers great sun protection, and stays intact even in windy conditions. It has good ventilation as well. I am very pleased with this product, and highly recommend it.

I bought this to fend of the sun due to another precancer removal on my face. It is great. The brim keeps half my face covered, especially the top of my head, ears and most of my nose. It fits the bill for Arizona in a great way. I highly recommend this - it also has a web material top sides which helps ventilate. This is perfect for a southwestern desert rat!!